Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club

Yesterday, I attended the Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club meeting at The University of Texas at Dallas and had fun. The first time Toastmaster Liping Ma did a fantastic job of organizing a meeting with a great theme, Spring. She even brought tulips to the meeting and made it a great experience. A Toastmasters International club is a supportive and positive community where members are encouraged to learn and grow together. I had a transformative change since I started my journey two and half years ago and I treasure all the best memories from each meeting. I missed some members due to spring break, Nadum Charles, Jade Dong, Yun Liu, and Naveen C.. I shared my contest speech, Life Finds a Way as a Pathway Completion. Thanks to Batuk Bista for giving a thoughtful evaluation. Joseph Delsoin shared his contest speech, Good Wolf and Bad Wolf at the meeting. I represented the Texas Tech Talk Toastmasters Club and won first place in Area 61, and Joseph Delsoin won first place in Area 65. We will compete at the Town North Division level on April 5th, 2025. Here is the flyer >> https://lnkd.in/gyb6SuMn District 50 Toastmasters Town North Division Listen to Stories and Gain New Perspectives by Joining the Tall Tales & International Speech Contests The Power of One Voice Areas: 61, 62, 63, 64, & 65 Saturday, April 5th @ 4 PM CST Dallas College Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center 11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200, Dallas, TX 75234 For More Details: d50tm.org/contests Contest Co-Chairs David Haney, EC5, EH2 Akash Navneeth, MS, MBA, DL5, VC5, PI5 [email protected] || (214) 563-4836 Contest Master Lawrence Whaley, JD, CLU, CAP, PM3 __________________________________________________ Follow me! I am flying on the New Way to Cloud! Crawl. Walk. Run. A Journey. >> https://lnkd.in/gSSsFwKC ?? #3 Google Cloud Next '23 session >> https://lnkd.in/gJ5sxuYu Google for Developers?>>?https://lnkd.in/gP_8cEqY Why follow?Yujun Liang ??????>>?https://lnkd.in/eSzAgUu? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????????????????????? ?????? ??????????-??????????? #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #ToastmastersInternational #CloudComputing?#CloudCertification?#GoogleCloud? #CloudJourney?#CloudArchitecture?#CloudArchitect

?? Toastmasters Meeting Recap – National Proofreading Day & Womens Day! ?? On March 8, 2025, the Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club gathered for another exciting and insightful meeting, embracing the theme "National Proofreading Day: Rewriting the Story." It was a session filled with captivating speeches, engaging Table Topics, and constructive evaluations that helped everyone sharpen their public speaking skills. ?? Meeting Highlights ?? ?? Prepared Speeches: Henry Luo – Mission Impossible - War Against My Mom's Phone ???? Yitian Cai – Life Like a Blind Box ??? Joseph Delsoin – Good Wolf vs. Bad Wolf ???? (Preparing for the Town North Division Contest!) Naveen Chatlapalli – Wishes in a Cardboard Box ???? (Preparing for the Town North Division Contest!) ?? Table Topics Session A fun and impromptu speaking session led by Roshan Panicker, challenging members with thought-provoking prompts! ?? Evaluations & Feedback: Henry’s Speech evaluated by Rong Zhang Yitian’s Speech evaluated by Liping Ma Joseph’s & Naveen’s Speeches received Round Robin evaluations, allowing collective feedback from the group ?? Congratulations to Our Winners! ?? Best Speaker: Yitian Cai ?? Best Table Topics Speaker: Jade Dong ?? Best Evaluator: Rong Zhang ??? Special Recognitions ?? First-Time Role Awards! Caleb Jiang – First time as Ah Counter Liping Ma – First time Evaluating a Speech Roshan Panicker – First time as Table Topics Master It’s always inspiring to see new members step up and take on leadership roles while experienced speakers refine their craft. The journey of continuous improvement in Toastmasters is what makes each session special! A huge thank you to all the role players and attendees for making this another successful and engaging meeting. Looking forward to the Town North Division Contest, where Joseph and Naveen will represent Texas Dragon Toastmasters! ?? #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #PersonalGrowth #TexasDragonToastmasters #SpeechContest #TallTales #ToastmastersContest

?? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????????! ??? Last Saturday, Nadum, Joseph, and Jade Dong delivered insightful educational sessions at the Highland Park High School Youth Toastmasters as part of the Youth English Speech Contest (YESC) initiative. Their dedication to shaping young speakers is truly inspiring! At Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of confident communicators and leaders. That’s why we’re excited to announce that the 2025 ?????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? will be held this June! ?? ?? Calling all young aspiring speakers! This is your chance to showcase your public speaking skills, build confidence, and engage with a community of passionate learners. If you have any questions or want to get involved, feel free to reach out! Let’s empower the leaders of tomorrow, one speech at a time. #TexasDragonToastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #YouthEmpowerment #Toastmasters #YESC2025 #CommunicationSkills

?? ?????????? ??????????’?? ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????? ????????????????????????! ?? Today, we celebrate your strength, leadership, and unwavering determination. Each of the women toastmasters in our Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club inspires us with your confidence, grace, and the way you uplift those around you. Your voices shape the future, your stories ignite change, and your achievements make us all proud. We're always grateful for the passion, dedication, and brilliance you bring to our club and beyond. Know that you have my full support, today and every day, as you continue to break barriers and reach new heights. Keep shining, keep inspiring, and keep leading the way! ??? #HappyWomensDay #TexasDragonToastmasters #ProudAndGrateful District 50 Toastmasters

?? Another Inspiring Toastmasters Meeting! ?? On March 1, 2025, the Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club gathered at UT Dallas – Green Hall for another engaging and enriching session, themed "Marching to Your Own Beat." Our meeting was filled with insightful speeches, lively table topics, and constructive evaluations that helped us all grow as speakers and leaders. ?? Meeting Highlights ?? ?? Prepared Speeches: Caleb Jiang – The Fox and the Eagle: Two Types of Managers ???? Jun Jia – Adapting Communication to Different Audiences ?? Jade Dong – Your Body Talks ??? ?? Table Topics: A dynamic session led by Jasmine Yin, where members spontaneously crafted short speeches! ?? Evaluations & Feedback: Yun Liu evaluated Caleb’s speech Daisy Xiao evaluated Jun’s speech Jade Dong’s speech was reviewed in a Round Robin style ?? Congratulations to Our Winners! ?? Best Speaker: Caleb Jiang ?? Best Table Topics: Liping Ma ?? Best Evaluator: Yun Liu ?? Special Moments We were honored to have Area 65 Director Avik Kohli and Assistant Director Shreya Mekala with us, who officially inducted the new leaders of the Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club. A heartfelt thank you to them for their leadership and support! Each meeting reminds us of the power of effective communication, adaptability, and continuous growth. Looking forward to more learning and fun in the upcoming sessions! #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #TexasDragonToastmasters #CommunicationSkills #PersonalGrowth #Storytelling #SpeechContest #ToastmastersContest

?? Celebrating the Champions of Area 65 Toastmasters Contest! ?? A huge congratulations to our incredible winners at the Area 65 Contest! ?? ?? International Speech Contest Winner – Joseph Delsoin ?? Tall Tales Contest Winner – Naveen Chatlapalli With their outstanding speeches, Joseph and Naveen have secured first ??place and will now represent Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club and Area 65 at the Town North Division of District 50 Toastmasters Contest! ?? This achievement is a testament to their dedication, storytelling brilliance, and exceptional public speaking skills. We are proud to have them as part of our club and can't wait to see them shine at the next level! ? A big thank you to all the participants, judges, and organizers who made this event a success. Onward and upward! ?? #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #TexasDragonToastmasters #District50 #Area65 #InternationalSpeechContest #TallTales #Storytelling #GrowthMindset

?? Embracing Change at Toastmasters – Another Powerful Session! ?? On February 22, 2025, we gathered at Room 302, Green Hall, University of Texas at Dallas, for an inspiring Toastmasters meeting led by Henry Luo. With the theme "Embrace Changes," the session encouraged us to adapt, grow, and refine our communication skills. ?? Prepared Speeches: ??? Joseph Delsoin – Good Wolf vs Bad Wolf ?? – A thought-provoking speech preparing for the Area Speech Contest. ??? Naveen Chatlapalli – Wishes in a Cardboard Box ?? – A creative and engaging speech for the Area Speech Contest. ??? Daniel Ge – How to Make the Toastmasters Mentor Program Work for You – A valuable speech on mentorship. ??? Liping Ma – Passion – An insightful speech sharing her son's evolving interests at different ages. ?? Table Topics Session: ? Pratap Yeware led an engaging impromptu speaking session with thought-provoking questions. ?? General Evaluation Session: ?? Tiger Zhou led a round-robin evaluation of Joseph’s and Naveen’s speeches, offering valuable feedback for improvement. ? Roshan Panicker evaluated Daniel’s speech. ? Jasmine Yin evaluated Liping’s speech. ?? Acknowledgements: A big thank you to our dedicated role players who made this session a success: ?? Joke Master: Rong Zhang ? Timer: Calab Jiang ?? Grammarian/Lexicologist: Sampson Li ?? Ah Counter: Daisy Xiao ?? Posture Monitor: Grace Tyler ?? Vote Counter: Yun Liu ?? Announcements: ?? Area 65 International Speech and Tall Tales Contest – Saturday, February 22, at 1:00 PM. ?? Membership renewals need to be completed by the end of March. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to another impactful session! Embracing change is key to growth, and our Toastmasters journey continues to push us to new heights. ?? #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #EmbraceChange #Leadership #Storytelling #GrowthMindset #CommunicationSkills #TexasDragonToastmasters

?? An Inspiring Toastmasters Meeting at UTD – Celebrating the Lantern Festival! ???? On February 15, 2025, we gathered at Room 302, Green Hall, University of Texas at Dallas for an engaging Toastmasters meeting led by Daniel Ge, PM1. The theme of the day, "Lantern Festival," brought an air of celebration and inspiration! ?? Prepared Speeches: ??? Yitian Cai – Life is like a blind box ?? – A heartfelt speech sharing school experiences. ??? Jasmine Yi – New Member Orientation ?? – A well-structured presentation using PowerPoint. ??? Joseph Delsoin – Good Wolf vs Bad Wolf ?? – A compelling speech preparing for the upcoming Area Speech Contest. ??? Naveen Chatlapalli – Wishes in a Cardboard Box ?? – Another exciting speech geared toward the Area Speech Contest. ?? Table Topics Session: ? Nadum Charles, PM5, VC1, conducted an inspiring impromptu speaking session with thought-provoking questions. ?? General Evaluation Session: ?? Glen Fan, EH2, LD2, led a round-robin evaluation of Joseph’s and Naveen’s speeches, providing invaluable feedback to all participants. ? Yun Liu evaluated Yitian’s speech. ? Tiger Zhou evaluated Jasmine’s speech. ?? Acknowledgements: A huge shoutout to our amazing role players who made this meeting a success: ?? Joke Master: Pratab Yeware, PM5 ? Timer: Pratab Yeware, TM ?? Grammarian/Lexicologist: Jade Dong ?? Ah Counter: Henry Luo ?? Posture Monitor: Jing Wang ?? Vote Counter: Sampson Li ?? Announcements: ?? Area 65 International Speech and Tall Tales Contest – Saturday, February 22, 1:00 PM. ?? Membership renewals have begun—stay connected and continue your Toastmasters journey! Thank you to all who attended and contributed! The energy, insights, and camaraderie made it a truly memorable meeting. Looking forward to another impactful session next time! ?? #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #LanternFestival #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #Storytelling #GrowthMindset #TexasDragonToastmasters

?? Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club: A Thrilling Speech Contest! ?? On February 1, 2025, our club successfully hosted the much-anticipated Club Contest, featuring the Tall Tales Contest and the International Speech Contest! ?? This was an in-person event where our talented speakers took the stage, delivering powerful and entertaining speeches that showcased their storytelling prowess and public speaking skills. We take great pride in organizing this contest, as it provides our members with a fantastic opportunity to enhance their communication skills and step out of their comfort zones. ?? Tall Tales Contest: With nine dynamic participants, the audience was in for a rollercoaster of exaggerated storytelling, humor, and creativity! ?? Winners: ?? 1st Place: Joseph Delsoin ?? 2nd Place: Naveen Chatlapalli ?? 3rd Place: Liping Ma Participants: Pratap Yeware, Joseph Delsoin, Liping Ma, Wei Wu, Henry Luo, Sampson Li, Alex Wang, Naveen Chatlapalli, Daniel Ge ?? International Speech Contest: Three powerful speakers inspired us with their impactful and thought-provoking speeches. ?? Winners: ?? 1st Place: Joseph Delsoin ?? 2nd Place: Sampson Li Participants: Joseph Delsoin, Glen Fan, Sampson Li ?? A Huge Thank You! This contest wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support from our Area Directors and esteemed judges, who took the time to help us run a smooth and successful event. Their expertise and dedication played a crucial role in making this contest a memorable experience for all! ?? Why We Take Pride in This Event: ? A live, in-person contest that truly challenges speakers to bring their best. ? A platform for growth—helping members improve their confidence, storytelling, and public speaking skills. ? A celebration of talent—showcasing the hard work and dedication of our Toastmasters community. ?? What’s Next? The winners will now move on to the next level of competition—stay tuned as they continue their journey! A huge congratulations to all participants, winners, and volunteers who made this event such a success! ?? #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #TallTales #SpeechContest #TexasDragonToastmasters #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #BestSpeechClubDFW #BestToastmasters

?? Get Ready for a Day of Stories and Inspiration! ?? Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club is thrilled to host The Tall Tales and International Speech Contest on February 1st, 2025! ???? This event promises to be a spectacular showcase of creativity, storytelling, and the art of persuasion. ?? Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting your journey, this is your chance to: ?? Be Captivated by imaginative and entertaining tall tales. ?? Be Inspired by eloquent and impactful speeches from incredible speakers. ?? Learn Something New by observing diverse speaking styles and techniques. ?? Network and Share with a community that celebrates growth, confidence, and leadership. ?? Why Attend? Every speech carries a spark of brilliance—join us to ignite your own ideas, polish your skills, and leave motivated to conquer your next big challenge! ?? Don’t just attend—bring your curiosity, creativity, and a dash of courage to experience an unforgettable event! ? Mark your calendars and join us! Together, let’s learn, laugh, and grow. #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #TallTalesContest #SpeechContest #Storytelling #Leadership #TexasDragonToastmasters #Inspiration #SkillBuilding #Networking